Polar Wars - General Discussion

[McColm]

I've got an idea for a land-train to move heavy equipment and something along the lines of the Lockheed S-3 Viking heavily influenced by the An-74. Or the tried and trusted Bristol Type 170 although this would probably be kitbashed with the Airfix Rotodyne. Unfortunately the two fuselages aren't compatible so no roll-on-roll-off but the wings could be changed over to provide a front loading heliplane.

[Rheged]

I have absolutely no idea at all how this thought for a backstory might eventually develop, but the concept of the "  Commonwealth High Latitude Squadron" has some appeal.  Initial musings  include Anzac, Canadian, UK and sundry Antarctic territories contributing icebreakers, ice-reinforced cargo/research vessels, ultra long range aircraft and over-snow patrol/transport vehicles  beyond the 60 degree latitude line both North and South.  Should anyone wish to annex parts of this initial concept for their own work, please do so!

[kerick]

I have absolutely no idea at all how this thought for a backstory might eventually develop, but the concept of the "  Commonwealth High Latitude Squadron" has some appeal.  Initial musings  include Anzac, Canadian, UK and sundry Antarctic territories contributing icebreakers, ice-reinforced cargo/research vessels, ultra long range aircraft and over-snow patrol/transport vehicles  beyond the 60 degree latitude line both North and South.  Should anyone wish to annex parts of this initial concept for their own work, please do so!

You have to come up with some insignia first!

[PR19_Kit]

You have to come up with some insignia first!

That'd have a combination maple leaf/roo/kiwi/danish/RAF roundel, a bit like the Kestrel Tri-service roundel maybe?

[killnoizer]

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

[scooter]

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

Hold yer horses lad, put down the saw and step away from the modeling bench.  GB starts FRIDAY.

[Wardukw]

I've got an idea for a land-train to move heavy equipment and something along the lines of the Lockheed S-3 Viking heavily influenced by the An-74. Or the tried and trusted Bristol Type 170 although this would probably be kitbashed with the Airfix Rotodyne. Unfortunately the two fuselages aren't compatible so no roll-on-roll-off but the wings could be changed over to provide a front loading heliplane.

That's sounding rather interesting Mac 🤔 
Would be a bit of a challenge but one well worth having a go out 

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

No starting yet Herr Noizer mate..this GB starts November 1st ..couple of days to go yet 

[Wardukw]

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

Hold yer horses lad, put down the saw and step away from the modeling bench.  GB starts FRIDAY.

Hahaha...timing buddy   

[Weaver]

You have to come up with some insignia first!

That'd have a combination maple leaf/roo/kiwi/danish/RAF roundel, a bit like the Kestrel Tri-service roundel maybe?

How did the Danes get in the Commonwealth?

You'd probably have Canada+UK in the North and Aus+NZ+UK in the South. What would you call the combination of an Aus Kangaroo and an NZ Kiwi? A "Rooki" or a "Kiroo"? 

[killnoizer]

I've got an idea for a land-train to move heavy equipment and something along the lines of the Lockheed S-3 Viking heavily influenced by the An-74. Or the tried and trusted Bristol Type 170 although this would probably be kitbashed with the Airfix Rotodyne. Unfortunately the two fuselages aren't compatible so no roll-on-roll-off but the wings could be changed over to provide a front loading heliplane.

That's sounding rather interesting Mac 🤔 
Would be a bit of a challenge but one well worth having a go out 

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

No starting yet Herr Noizer mate..this GB starts November 1st ..couple of days to go yet 

No problem,  just some parts from the boneyard are together in a Box , and nothing is in contact with glue   

I think i am into the rules with your friendly appreciation ...

[Wardukw]

I've got an idea for a land-train to move heavy equipment and something along the lines of the Lockheed S-3 Viking heavily influenced by the An-74. Or the tried and trusted Bristol Type 170 although this would probably be kitbashed with the Airfix Rotodyne. Unfortunately the two fuselages aren't compatible so no roll-on-roll-off but the wings could be changed over to provide a front loading heliplane.

That's sounding rather interesting Mac 🤔 
Would be a bit of a challenge but one well worth having a go out 

Hmmm... White Camouflage seems a good reason to join this group build with a modified sdkfz.232.

Is there a thread for the building process or just one for the finished vehicles ?

I've started today   
and i used a SAW 

No starting yet Herr Noizer mate..this GB starts November 1st ..couple of days to go yet 

No problem,  just some parts from the boneyard are together in a Box , and nothing is in contact with glue   

I think i am into the rules with your friendly appreciation ...

Your totally sweet there matey...your all good 👍 😊

[PR19_Kit]

How did the Danes get in the Commonwealth?

Mr. Rheged said '........and sundry Antarctic territories .....' Wasn't Amundsen Danish?

Ah; no, apparently he was Norwegian.    But close counts. 

[zenrat]

Iceland and Greenland were Danish IIRC.


I've got a kitbash (is it still a kitbash if one of the things being bashed is a busted modem?) i've been thinking about for years which can be twisted to fit this GB.  Kits 2nd rule will be applied.

[Weaver]

How did the Danes get in the Commonwealth?

Mr. Rheged said '........and sundry Antarctic territories .....' Wasn't Amundsen Danish?

Ah; no, apparently he was Norwegian.    But close counts. 

Ah, right. I took that to mean sundry Antarctic territories belonging to Commonwealth members such as the Falkland Islands, etc...

I suppose you could concoct a situation where a political "fix" is done to admit Denmark and Norway to the Commonwealth in order to get force contributions and basing rights in Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard etc. Norway also has a significant chunk of Antarctica. A similar deal might be done with Chile to formalise British Antarctic Territory support from Tierra del Fuego and joint ops in Chilean Antarctic territory.

There is a precedent: several countries have joined or applied to join the Commonwealth in recent years which were never part of the British Empire. Of course, Denmark's membership of the EU and Norway's "semi-membership" might be a sticking point (i.e. the EU objects to members unilaterally joining other alliances) but anything can happen in politics: you might imagine a timeline where the EU doesn't exist, or is a diminished or discredited player, for example.

[scooter]

How did the Danes get in the Commonwealth?

Mr. Rheged said '........and sundry Antarctic territories .....' Wasn't Amundsen Danish?

Ah; no, apparently he was Norwegian.    But close counts. 

Ah, right. I took that to mean sundry Antarctic territories belonging to Commonwealth members such as the Falkland Islands, etc...

I suppose you could concoct a situation where a political "fix" is done to admit Denmark and Norway to the Commonwealth in order to get force contributions and basing rights in Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard etc. Norway also has a significant chunk of Antarctica. A similar deal might be done with Chile to formalise British Antarctic Territory support from Tierra del Fuego and joint ops in Chilean Antarctic territory.

Harold Hardrada defeats both Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy in 1066?